BMW 3 Series LWB vs Audi A4

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and Audi A4. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.99 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Audi A4 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. A4 provides the mileage of 17.4 kmpl.

3 Series LWB vs A4 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	A4
Price	Rs. 62.00 Lakh	Rs. 46.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1984 cc
Power	188 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Rs. 62.00 Lakh

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Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Rs. 46.99 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		241
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.6	7.1
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		941
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged, Variable Geometry	Turbocharged, Variable Geometry
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.8
Tyre Construction	Run-Flat	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	225 / 50 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Metallic	Plastic
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	10.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	19
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Ibis White
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Carbon Black Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

3 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	3.0Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	3.0Value for Money

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3 Series LWB comparison with similar cars

Length (mm)	4819	4762
Width (mm)	2068	1847
Height (mm)	1441	1433
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2819

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	54
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited